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Appalachian Trail thru-hikers Chairman, Hoot Owl, and Sherpa with Hostel owner Eric Barstow. (PAUL ROBITAILLE PHOTO)

SHELBURNE — Eric Barstow has owned the Rattle River hostel since 2017. He began hiking to help his struggle with Lyme disease, saw the hostel online and became friends with then-owner Mani Bumsted. Both were originally from Minnesota.

From 2014-17, Barstow slept on the property in a tent until he bought a camper and put it on the lot where he now resides. “I thought I could use a bed,” he said.

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